As part of our push-up video series, learn how to properly do a plyo push-up! Push-ups are a great strength-training exercise you can do anywhere. They can target different muscles and aspects in your training programs that really gets your heart pumping. The push-up’s versatility has inspired us to create a video series that highlights […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Plyo Push-Up, A How To

Looking for tips for staying healthy and proper fueling during the off season? With the grind of the competition season behind you, now is the perfect time to focus on your eating habits and make changes to your body composition based on your performance goals. You can do this by picking a couple habits you’d […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - The Key to Off Season Fueling

As part of a push-up video series, learn how to nail the 180-degree push-up. With a variety of push-ups for every level of fitness, you’ll learn powerful strengthening techniques you can do anywhere. The push-up’s versatility has inspired us to create a video series that highlights four different types of push-ups with unique characteristics that, […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - 180-degree Push-up, A How To

Going on a well-intentioned diet may have the opposite affect of losing body fat. Read on to learn why your diet might be the culprit to unwanted weight gain. Okay, maybe the title is a bit extreme, but it is a humbling question that those suffering from weight gain or the dreaded weight-loss-plateau should ask […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Is Your Diet Making You Fat

Looking for easy Crockpot recipe ideas for Thanksgiving this year? Perhaps my favorite culinary weapon is the crockpot. You throw a bunch of food in there, plug it in, and go about your day. Then, you come home to a house that smells absolutely incredible and a warm, comforting dinner just begging to be eaten. […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Slow Cooker Recipe, Lightned Up Thanksgiving Dinner - Crockpot Edition

Are you getting enough rest and recovery? Health requires more than just nutrition and working out. Healthy living is a daily challenge to balance eating right, exercising, working, family, personal time, and fun. The hustle and bustle of daily life can make it very difficult to do things right and fit everything, and everyone into […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Importance of Rest and Recovery

Ever tried combining pumpkin and pancakes? Look no further for a delicious, low carb recipe your whole family will love. I love pancakes! Growing up, every Sunday after church, my father would make us a big stack of yummy, fluffy, hot pancakes covered in peanut butter and syrup; a memory that I cherish and would […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Low Carb Pumpkin Pancakes

Yes you can conquer your candy cravings. With the tips in this guest blog, you can re-gain control over your cravings for sweets. Well, it’s hard to believe we have reached yet another Halloween. Either way, it’s here and I can’t tell what’s scarier: those clowns that have been lurking about in the streets or […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Conquering Your Candy Cravings

You’ll love this delicious recipe for butternut squash soup. It’s super easy with a slow cooker. In the fall, when the schedule is as hectic as ever, there is nothing I love more than coming home to a meal that is already cooked for me. Using a slow cooker is a life-saver, not to mention […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

Do you know the benefits of coconut oil? Learn why it should be in your diet. What’s all the hype about coconut oil? Why are people cooking with it? Isn’t it high in saturated fat? Doesn’t saturated fat cause heart disease? These are all great questions! I’m hoping to answer all of these questions while […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Why Coconut Oil Should Be In Your Diet